Friday, March 6 is World Day of Prayer 2015. World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. Join in the prayer service written by the women of The Bahamas, which draws us into a study of Jesus’ radical love as he washes the disciples’ feet. This service is sponsored by Council of Catholic Women at St. Mary’s Church in Sleepy Eye on Friday, March 6 at 1pm.

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42 nd Annual Polka Town Market Hog ShowSaturday March 14at the Youth Coliseum at the Brown County Fairgrounds in New Ulm

This event teaches showmanship, teamwork and fellowship as well as competition. Entries from several states are expected. Weigh in is from 8:30-10:30 am. A judging contest starts at 11:00 with awards to follow at 12:30. Swine judging contest has 4H and FFA divisions as well as an adult division. Trophies will be awrded to the high individual as the gilt championship drive there iwll be a junior showmanship contest followed by senior showmanship. The day concludes iwth the market barrow show, the championship drive for overall champion and reserve market hog.

The public is invited to come watch the days activities. Lunch will be by the Brown Coutny 4H Ambassadors

For more info call Dan Hacker 507.227.1077 or info@hackerstreefarm.com

March 14 -Its almost Spring, time to do some house painting, birdhouse that is!! We have the houses, you do the painting

March 21st-We will paint a picture together and when you take it home, it will be ready to hang. Show your family what an artist you are!

March 28th-Well, Easter is a week away, so let’s get together and paint some wooden eggs. They can decorate your home for years!

All classes will be 9:30-11:30 amClasses are held on the second floor in our community education roomAges 6-12 (Class size limited to 15) Each class is $20.00, everything includedCall 507.359.9222 to save your spot!

Brooklyn was born with congenital myopathy and is in need of things to make her life easier. This fun party will begin at 6:30PM with a HUGE silent auction followed by a comedy hypnosis Show at 8:00 PM presented by the amazing Dream Weaver Hypnotist, Randy Buker.

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TRIAD (law enforcement and seniors working together) will have it monthly meeting on March 17 at 10:00 am the New Ulm Senior Center located at 600 North German St in New Ulm

Speakers from Lutheran Social Services will be talking about reverse mortgages. There have been many advertisements on televison about reverse mortgages and how they can help pay bills or supply extra money for retirement. Come and learn about the three types of mortgages and how they work.

Everyone is welcome. This is also a good opportunity to meet your local law enforcement personal and ask any questions you may have about scams or whatever else is going on

The Lafayette American Legion Post 300 and American Legion Auxiliary will have their Spring Potluck on March 17. Social hour will begin at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7. All members and their guests are welcome.

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Spring Potluck – Lafayette American Legion

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ANNUAL MEETING If you haven’t made your reservation yet - I would love to here from you today. The General Board has a great meeting planned. Beside the business meeting there will be a silent auction and a wine pull. We have a nice array of donations but there is still room for more. We get to honor Ben Luense who will receive the Spirit of Springfield award. Tommy’s is serving our dinner – cost is $12. Social hour is at 5p.m. and dinner 6 p.m. So please come – just e-mail me today by 3 p.m. if you wish to attend. spfdchamber@newulmtel.net 33 S Cass Ave

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